Nursing Officer (Paediatrics)

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - MoH/RRH

Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer (Paediatrics)

Qualifications: i. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized University or institution. ii. Certificate in Paediatric Nursing from a recognized institution. Other

Good communication and interpersonal skills. Duties and

a) Provides specialized nursing care to paediatric patients. b) Assesses patients and develops, implements and evaluates nursing care plans. c) Administers prescribed medicines, treatments and procedures and monitors patients' responses.

d) Monitors vital signs, growth, development and other clinical parameters and reports abnormalities. Page 31 of 91

e) Provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care to paediatric patients. f) Participates in emergency care and resuscitation of critically ill children. g) Provides health education and counselling to parents, guardians and caregivers. h) Participates in multidisciplinary clinical rounds and patient management. i) Maintains accurate and up-to-date nursing records and reports. j) Ensures infection prevention and control measures are observed in the Paediatric Unit. k) Supervises, mentors and guides junior nursing staff and students. l) Participates in clinical audits, quality improvement and continuous professional development. m) Maintains and accounts for paediatric nursing equipment, supplies and medicines.

n) Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.